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Uncle Nearest 1856 vs Angel’s Envy
On paper Uncle Nearest 1856 and Angel’s Envy are near neighbours — both traditional Tennessee whiskeys — so proof (100 vs. 86.6) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Uncle Nearest 1856 | Angel’s Envy |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +13 proof | 86.6 proof (43.3% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$45 – $55 ~$13 less |
- Uncle Nearest 1856 and Angel’s Envy do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Uncle Nearest 1856
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Angel’s Envy
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Flavor Profile
Uncle Nearest 1856 Angel’s Envy
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 7/5 oak: Uncle Nearest 1856 7 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 5 out of 10
fruit 5/7 fruit: Uncle Nearest 1856 5 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 7 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Uncle Nearest 1856 5 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Uncle Nearest 1856 7 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 8 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Uncle Nearest 1856 5 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Uncle Nearest 1856 4 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Uncle Nearest 1856: Named for Nathan 'Nearest' Green, the enslaved distiller who taught Jack Daniel, and now backed by the brand's own distillery in Shelbyville. Sweet and maple-leaning with the charcoal-mellowed softness of the style.
- Angel’s Envy: Finished in port barrels, which pushes it well away from the traditional bourbon template toward berry and raisin sweetness. Divisive among purists and extremely popular with everyone else.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Uncle Nearest 1856 if you want a sweet, maple-forward Tennessee whiskey with a story worth knowing behind it with more proof behind it.
- Go with Angel’s Envy if you want an overtly fruity, port-finished bourbon that breaks from the traditional profile on purpose at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Uncle Nearest 1856); neat, rocks (Angel’s Envy).